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WHAT DOES AYE AYE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Aye-aye

The aye-aye is a lemur, a strepsirrhine primate native to Madagascar that combines rodent-like teeth and a special thin middle finger to fill the same ecological niche as a woodpecker. It is the world's largest nocturnal primate, and is characterized by its unusual method of finding food; it taps on trees to find grubs, then gnaws holes in the wood using its forward slanting incisors to create a small hole in which it inserts its narrow middle finger to pull the grubs out. This foraging method is called percussive foraging. The only other animal species known to find food in this way is the striped possum. From an ecological point of view the aye-aye fills the niche of a woodpecker, as it is capable of penetrating wood to extract the invertebrates within. The aye-aye is the only extant member of the genus Daubentonia and family Daubentoniidae. It is currently classified as Endangered by the IUCN; and a second species, Daubentonia robusta, appears to have become extinct at some point within the last 1000 years.

Definition of aye aye in the English dictionary

The definition of aye aye in the dictionary is an expression of compliance, esp used by seamen. Other definition of aye aye is an expression of amused surprise, esp at encountering something that confirms one's suspicions, expectations, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AYE AYE

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WORDS THAT END LIKE AYE AYE

an eye for an eye
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easy on the eye
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Gaye
goodbye
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Synonyms and antonyms of aye aye in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «aye aye» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AYE AYE

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Translator English - Chinese

爱爱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aye aye
570 millions of speakers

English

aye aye
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऐ ऐ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ايي ايي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Слушаюсь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Aye Aye
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আয়ে আয়ে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

aye aye
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aye aye
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

aye aye
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アイアイアイアイ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

알겠습니다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aye aye
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

aye aye
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஏய் ஏய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हो आह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hay hay
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aye aye
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Aye Aye
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

слухаюсь
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aye aye
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

άι άι
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

aye aye
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

aye aye
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

aye aye
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of aye aye

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AYE AYE»

The term «aye aye» is regularly used and occupies the 84.874 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about aye aye

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AYE AYE»

Discover the use of aye aye in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to aye aye and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Aye-Aye and I: A Rescue Journey to Save One of the ...
An account of the adventures and events the author experienced on his expedition to Madagascar to capture the elusive aye-aye
Gerald Durrell, 1994
2
Aye-aye: An Evil Omen
Follows scientists Eleanor Sterling and Alison Jolly in Madigascar as they study the aye-aye, a lemur so rare it was once declared extinct.
Miriam Aronin, 2009
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Aye-Ayes
Learn about these nocturnal creatures that live in Madagascar.
Kristin Petrie, 2010
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Trick-or-Treat!/Aye-Aye! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
It's no trick: Fans of the hit PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! are in for a treat this Halloween with this book featuring two holiday stories.
Tish Rabe, 2012
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The Aye-Aye
"Simple text and photos describe the homes, bodies, behaviors, and adaptations of aye-ayes and discusses ways to protect them"--Provided by publisher.
Jody Sullivan Rake, 2008
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Lemurs: Ecology and Adaptation
Adaptations. in. the. Aye-aye: A. Review. Eleanor. J. Sterling. and. Erin. E. McCreless. INTRODUCTION The aye-aye is one of the most unique primates in the world. In 1863, Richard Owen, foreshadowing contemporary intelligent design ...
Lisa Gould, M.L. Sauther, 2006
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This Book Belongs to Aye-Aye
In this story of the Good, the Bad, and the Fluffy, it will be Aye-Aye who wins your heart.
‎2012
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Endangered Animals: A Reference Guide to Conflicting Issues
Common Name: aye-aye Scientific Name: Daubentonia madagascariensis Order : Primates Family: Daubentoniidae Status: Listed on Appendix I of CITES; Endangered under the IUCN. Threats: Habitat destruction; killing as a crop pest or as a ...
Richard P. Reading, Brian Miller, 2000
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Vermin from Space: Aye in the Sky
For Ratrigues, there had to be a much better way to start the day than with an awakening one could only describe as rude-what with unexpected visitors landing a spacecraft right next to his home.
Graham Deeks, 2011
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Trick-Or-Treat! / Aye-Aye!
Presents adaptations of two holiday episodes from the animated series in which the Cat and kids sample exotic treats with performing animals, and Sally and Nick get help from the Cat while making Halloween masks.
Patrick Graneese, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AYE AYE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term aye aye is used in the context of the following news items.
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George Takei—too dumb to be a real racist
Just because Takei had the ability to memorize such great lines “Aye aye, captain,” does not mean he has any smarts. And, as far as ... «Canada Free Press, Jul 15»
2
Man tied to 2013 Myanmar hotel blast gets life in prison
Man tied to 2013 Myanmar hotel blast gets life in prison. Aye Aye Win, Associated Press. Updated 5:04 am, Friday, July 3, 2015. «SFGate, Jul 15»
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Tall Ships: Sailors loving their life on the ocean wave
Aye aye captain! Rachel Kearns and sister Claire selling the official programmes. Determined not to return to “a land job”, Mr Jones said after ... «Belfast Newsletter, Jul 15»
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UTG INTERVIEW: CalatrilloZ Talk Concepts and 'Psalms Of Zahyin'
Aye aye. Difficult questions. As before, the creative output comes from me, and my influences are the unholy alliance of gods such as Puccini, ... «Under the Gun Review, Jun 15»
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Glastonbury 2015 Saturday, as it happened
And an uproarious encore of Happy, possibly the happiest song ever written, left Glastonbury positively delirious. Aye aye captian Williams. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
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Myanmar parliament votes against charter changes, maintains ban …
by Aye Aye Win, The Associated Press. Posted Jun 25, 2015 5:02 am EDT. Last Updated Jun 25, 2015 at 9:10 am EDT. Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San ... «570 News, Jun 15»
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The 11-year-old Aussie boy who set sail with Johnny Depp
Aye Aye Captain Jack Sparrow! The 11-year-old Aussie boy who set sail with Johnny Depp. Jun 25, 2015. Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter «Woman's Day, Jun 15»
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Live Review: Death Grips at Roseland Theater, 6/21
... from latest album The Powers That B and a bookend that included “The Fever (Aye Aye)”, “Guillotine” and “I Want It I Need It (Death Heated). «Willamette Week, Jun 15»
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Life Square to be IT retail hub at HAGL
Daw Aye Aye Thwe, managing director of Living Square, said customers will be able to find the latest products, brands, demos and service at ... «Myanmar Times, Jun 15»
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Myanmar's government files contempt of court complaint against …
Myanmar's government files contempt of court complaint against newspaper it is suing. By AYE AYE WIN Associated Press. June 19, 2015 — 10:25am. Text size. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jun 15»

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